The Commercial Appeal

MEMPHIS AREA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS

- Khari Thompson

1. Hutchison (7-1): Berklee Scifres made four 3-pointers as the Sting beat Houston 58-20. Hutchison hosts St. Benedict Friday night. Last Week: No.

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2. Olive Branch (10-1): Olive Branch is led by Addison Howell and Rhema Pegues, who were selected to the North Team in the Mississipp­i Associatio­n of Coaches Class 4A/5A/6A AllStar Game this week. Last Week: No. 1 3. Arlington (8-2): The Tigers, who were idle last week, travel to rival Bartlett where former coach Wes Shappley now coaches. Last Week: No. 2

4. Tipton-rosemark (5-0): Sarah Allyn Thornell led the Rebels to victory with 13 points in a 66-26 win over FACS.

Last Week: No. 4

5. Colliervil­le (10-2): The Lady Dragons, who beat Covington on Dec. 30 have yet to play since the start of the new year. Last Week: No. 5

6. Fayette-ware (8-3): The Wildcats are riding a five-game winning streak, including victories against Arlington and Briarcrest. Last Week: No. 8

7. Briarcrest (6-2): Kayli Clarkson and Sarah Strong combined for 29 points in the Saints' 57-23 win over St. Mary's on Saturday. Last Week: No. 6

8. Covington (12-4): Senior post player Felia Fayne is averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game for the Chargers. Last Week: No. 7

9. Desoto Central (7-1): Janiya Jones scored 17 of her 24 points in the second-half during Friday's win over Lewisburg. Last Week: No. 9

10. Northpoint Christian (7-3): The Trojans picked up wins over Houston and St. Agnes and are set to travel to Lausanne Friday. Last Week: No. 10

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